The model course includes introductory classroom instruction on the assessment, examination and certification of seafarers (in particular masters, chief engineers, deck and engineer officers), covering the provisions for training, assessment, examination and certification of masters, officers and ratings of the STCW Convention; the implementation of these provisions under national law; the selection of assessment methods; the organization of assessments, and the issue and control of certificates.

Nautical Charts, Books, Navigation Software & Marine Supplies

Welcome to Maryland Nautical Sales where you can purchase nautical charts, books and other navigational resources at 10 - 40% off.

Founded in 1949, Maryland Nautical Sales is one of the largest nautical chart agents in the United States. We have in stock a worldwide selection of nautical charts (electronic & paper), books, navigation software and marine supplies. As a supplier of worldwide charts (corrected up-to-date) and publications of the U.K. Hydrographic Office (British Admiralty) since 1987, Maryland Nautical was granted its "International Admiralty Chart Agent" status by the U.K.H.O. in 1999. We are also an ISO 9001 Registered Firm.